Battlefords News-Optimist

Members of the Maidstone Museum regret to announce the passing of Darrell Stewart, age 68, in Campbell River, B.C. In 1988, Stewart learned the CNR Station at Maidstone was to be demolished and thought it would make a suitable museum building.

The media. It's a term often spat out with derision and disgust. According to Listosaur.com, journalists rank No. 6 on the list of 10 most despised professions in America, just above IRS auditors and just below political lobbyists.

There's something special about a new season in the NFL I just can't put my finger on what makes it so special. I'm not sure if its based on this particular time of year. The leaves will begin to fall soon. Students are back in the classroom.

Students are back to school throughout Living Sky School Division and the first weeks are featuring a number of welcome back celebrations. The first day back, Sept. 2, was recognized across Saskatchewan as Provincial Student's Day.

Ed, my neighbor next door, was telling me that some of his relatives have always called him "Cousin Solomon," even though, his name has always been Ed. His uncle Harry in Edmonton once said that Ed had more wisdom to share than Solomon.

Canada's Northern regions have often been considered ideal portals into important markets like Russia and Asia.

The Jaws of Life were needed to extricate one person from vehicle involved in a crash at the intersection of 11th Avenue and 109th Street Wednesday. The two-vehicle crash occurred at about 1:30 p.m.

The Battlefords North Stars' roster hopefuls split into two teams for the Black and White game Wednesday night at the Civic Centre.

Twenty-three members of the Borden Friendship Club travelled to Maymont Aug. 21 for an afternoon of musical entertainment and a delicious ham and scalloped potato supper.

The Jackfish Lake Sectional Duplicate Bridge Tournament just completed its 15th year in Meota. This tournament is sponsored by the North Saskatchewan Unit 575 and hosted by the Meota and Battlefords clubs.